![]() Saying prayers a certain multiple number of times, or (in some religions) making the sign of the cross a specific number of times before, during or after praying.Trying to cancel out “bad” thoughts with “good” thoughts or more religious thoughts trying to “make up for” bad thoughts by thinking the same number of good thoughts.Constantly mulling over one’s actions, wondering if the behavior was sinful or if words had double meanings of a sacrilegious nature.Continually asking for God’s forgiveness and repeatedly confessing perceived sins, either to God through prayers or to a member of the clergy.Praying or performing religious rituals for an extended period of time, for example, many hours a day (in some cases, rituals are lengthy because they have to be done “perfectly” or “enough”).Rituals associated with religious Scrupulosity may involve exaggerated actions such as: Fears of being or becoming possessed by evil spirits or the devil.Intrusive thoughts (including sexual thoughts) about religious figures or God.Repeated sacrilegious thoughts or thoughts/fears of making blasphemous comments during religious services.In some cases, individuals with religious scrupulosity experience intrusive, blasphemous thoughts: Belief that one isn’t religious enough and must practice his or her religion more, or more perfectly, or it “doesn’t count”. ![]() Thoughts that sins have been committed or that God is displeased about certain actions, and atonement should be made. ![]()
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